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Overview |
CCSU | Wilkes | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CCSU | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1060/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 5,207 students)
CCSU vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 504.9% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.2% higher at Wilkes than Central Connecticut State University ($39,134.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Wilkes ($17,088 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 27.2% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,464 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Central Connecticut State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 373.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($29,441 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 42 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Wilkes? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wilkes and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Central Connecticut State University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $9,200 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/